He was born in Henderson County January 25, 1931 to James A. and Mary E. (Shively) Mattingly. He was a farmer and a member of Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, Joyce Mattingly; daughter, Virginia Yarborough; three brothers, Albert Mattingly, Joseph R. Mattingly, John M. Mattingly; and one sister Catherine Westerman.